On friday, I spent a few hours photographing Dr. Clark Martin at his home in Vancouver, Washington. Actually, I spent about an hour talking with him and then about an hour shooting pictures. He's a fascinating man. Unassuming, soft-spoken and thoughtful.
The New York Times had sent me to Dr. Martin's house to take a picture of him for a story that reporter John Tierney had written about his battle with cancer related depression. Whenever I meet someone who is fighting some dreaded disease, I'm always humbled by their ability to see beyond themselves. They seem to understand what's important in life. It's as if their disease has narrowed their focus and yet given them the ability to see life's bigger picture. Dr. Martin possesses that trait. Although the depression he suffered made life more difficult, the journey from there to the experimental psychedelic treatment he volunteered for, has given him a richer, more appreciative view of his time on the planet. Here's the link to the story and a couple of my favorite photos from the day: (Click here to read the story)
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